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Vivien van Veldhuizen inspires girls and women in science and AI. Vivien is a PhD student in the AI for Oncology group at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, is passionate about advancing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment through her expertise in AI research. Though not the recipient of a Women in AI award nomination in the AI Young Professional category, Vivien remains committed to inspiring young girls and women to pursue careers in science and technology.

Research led by Amsterdam UMC and Radboudumc has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in the treatment of major depression disorder. Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), researchers have developed a method to predict the effectiveness of antidepressants within just one week, significantly shortening the traditional six to eight-week waiting period.

In a recent project at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), AI is being utilized to assist chemists in developing new, sustainable materials. This initiative, named AI4SMM, focuses on using AI to create innovative solutions in various domains such as energy storage, sustainable steel, and safe plastics. The project highlights AI's potential to accelerate the development and implementation of sustainable molecules and materials, which is crucial for promoting a sustainable society.

The Dutch AI Coalition (NL AIC), in collaboration with PIANOo and supported by the Ministry of the Interior, has launched a market vision for the use of AI and drones within public services.

In an era where generative AI and other AI applications are essential for innovations in sectors such as health, climate, and mobility, the Netherlands faces a critical challenge.

The Dutch AI Coalition (NL AIC), in collaboration with PIANOo Expertise Center and supported by the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, recently published a market vision for AI image recognition with drones. This vision provides insight into the responsible use of AI and drones within government services, such as biodiversity monitoring, infrastructure inspections and maintenance.

In September 2023, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and the University of Amsterdam (UvA) took a significant step in the educational landscape with the launch of their joint AI Taskforce. A dynamic group of eight experts from both universities join forces: not only to explore the challenges, but also the unprecedented possibilities of artificial intelligence within higher education.

It has been possible for years: operating computers with your voice instead of your hands. Apple, Google and Amazon have developed and marketed their own smart assistant and accompanying speaker in recent years. Now that the artificial intelligence (AI) required for this is improving, two startups are bringing new gadgets to the market that focus on voice control. Can they provide a breakthrough?

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